DT Element | DT Object

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Indicates a definition term within a definition list.

HTML Syntax

<DT
    CLASS=classname
    ID=value
    LANG=language
    LANGUAGE=JAVASCRIPT | JSCRIPT | VBSCRIPT  | VBS 
    STYLE=css1-properties
    TITLE=text
    event = script
>

Remarks

The DT element is a block element and does not require a closing tag.

This element is available in HTML as of Microsoft® Internet Explorer 3.0, and in script as of Internet Explorer 4.0.

Members

DT Members

Styles

DT Styles

Example

This example uses the DT element with the DD and DL elements to create a definition list.

<DL>
<DT>Cat
<DD>A small domesticated mammal.
<DT>Lizard
<DD>A reptile generally found in dry areas.
</DL>